reflector fails with `no mirrors found` in arch server setup

[CtorW]

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Arch Server Setup
2. Ph mirror error

Screenshots

[nirabyte]

i am also getting mirror issue in NP since last 3 days

[adamperkowski]

hey. thanks for reporting. that seems to be an issue with reflector so we can't really do much about it. i think we could probably add a prompt asking the user to choose between the default mirror set and the "most up-to-date" mirrors (either manually here or through reflector). would you be willing to implement this?

[CtorW]

Yes, I'd be happy to help implement a prompt for mirror selection. I agree that providing options for users in Asia, especially those outside the fastest mirror selection, is crucial.

I suggest we add a prompt that allows users to choose between:

1. Manual Mirror Input: Users can enter their preferred mirror URLs directly. This is useful for users with specific mirror preferences.
2. Location-Based Mirror Groups: We can provide pre-defined mirror groups based on geographical regions. For example, for users in the Philippines, we could offer a group containing mirrors from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and optionally, Worldwide.

example prompt:

Choose mirror selection method:

1. Manual Input
2. Location-Based Groups
3. (The automatic setting up mirrors in linutil)

If Location-Based Groups, select your region: picked Philippines Fastest mirrors in Philippines

• Japan
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• (Optional) Worldwide

This approach allows for both flexibility and ease of use. That's all I suggest, but it still depends on you, thanks.

[nirabyte]

Thanks for adding this. much appriciated!

[codayon]

I think this is what causing the issue,

iso=$(curl -4 ifconfig.io/country_code)
reflector -a 48 -c "$iso" --score 5 -f 5 -l 20 --sort rate --save /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist

[adamperkowski]

Yes, I'd be happy to help implement a prompt for mirror selection. I agree that providing options for users in Asia, especially those outside the fastest mirror selection, is crucial.

go ahead :)

This approach allows for both flexibility and ease of use. That's all I suggest, but it still depends on you, thanks.

i don't see any issues, all good to implement.

@CtorW